My top loaded (not side loaded) washing machine despite being level with all 4 feet short as can be still walks during spin cycles. The floor is laminate over laminate backing sheet. Am going to call the manufacturer get a call out to see what's wrong. What should I do first?
Walking top loaded washing machine
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It's just because it's a hard floor. You could try something like a carpet tile cut to make 4 pads to go under the feet.
Also worth taking a panel off to see if shipping bolts "as suggested" are off & to check all springs are conected ok. The drum is usually suspended in the center of 4 large springs .
Stop feeding it!!!
I did put 4x rubber anti vibration pads under each of the 4 feet, the washing machine still walks. Would a washing machine anti vibration matt (about 0.75m x 0.75m) be any better?
Shipping bolts removed I just checked
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About 1 year old has a 10 year warranty. Shipping bolts removed I just checked
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Washing machine is level and on 4 anti vibration pads. Although there is a slightly damp smell coming from underneath I looked under there are no leaks
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Damp smell maybe a lack of airflow around machine.
Think about how you can increase that.
Read instructions to see what that says about air gaps.
You can make a stand with sheet material and feet if floor is tiled or uneven.
Need to have a solid even base
Think about how you can increase that.
Read instructions to see what that says about air gaps.
You can make a stand with sheet material and feet if floor is tiled or uneven.
Need to have a solid even base
The laminate probably flexes when stood on but it's only slight but enough to increase vibration. The previous side load washing machine was on the chipboard and didn't flex. I have had to screw down the laminate to the chipboard in some places due to excessive flex. I can't increase airflow around the washing machine easily. If I cut a 18mm plywood square and put it on top of the plywood (screwed through laminate and into the chipboard) then sat the washing machine on top of the ply square would that help reduce vibration? The plywood should stop laminate flex (if any)
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What about...
Could you screw 4 blocks of wood down.
Then a sheet of block board but cut some 50mm holes in it
Edge with quadrant.
Paint white.
Screw to blocks on floor raising machine up 50mm as this will vent it.
Be a solid base
Could you screw 4 blocks of wood down.
Then a sheet of block board but cut some 50mm holes in it
Edge with quadrant.
Paint white.
Screw to blocks on floor raising machine up 50mm as this will vent it.
Be a solid base
Would 4 blocks be enough would the 18mm ply flex in the middle due to the washing machine? Would I need 5? Priority is stopping the machine walking the smell isn't that bad. Also if I open the metal drum of the washing machine but keep the plastic lid closed then the was machine should dry.
If you have had it for 12 months and it has just started to walk that may suggest a machine fault.. Is it a noticable amount each time you use it. Could it be you need to spread the load more evenly around the drum. Does it just walk away from the wall or sideways as well
The front left foot wobbles leftwards during the wet spin cycle and I'm sure this is because of the laminate board flexing. The remaining 3 feet are close to exterior or interior walls so the laminate in those areas are more fixed and don't move
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